Politics

Politics

New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test

Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.

Politics

Politics

How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?

It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.

New York State

Politics

It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere

New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.

Politics

Politics

How Democrats could benefit from getting more Republican voters through redistricting

Albany mapmakers are moving GOP voters into some solid blue districts to boost their chances of holding their slim majority in Congress.

Politics

The 2022 Democratic congressional gerrymander in New York – revealed

Newly proposed redistricting plans could turn several districts blue in the 2022 midterms as Democrats fight to hold their slim majority in the U.S. House.

New York State

Politics

Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic

Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.

New York State

Politics

What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week

Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing

The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.

New York State

Politics

State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator

Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.

Health Care

Policy

State mask mandate remains in place — for now

The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Sepúlveda starts 2022 strong

The Bronx Democrat has a new committee chairmanship and a fundraising advantage for his primary campaign.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Public power supporters amping up the pressure on Kathy Hochul

Some environmentalists and state lawmakers say her climate proposals are not good enough considering looming dangers.

New York State

Politics

Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes

The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.

News & Politics

Politics

The people making money off ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Attorneys, PR pros and others have gotten more than $2 million in payments from his campaign account in recent months.

Budget

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget

The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?

Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.

Politics

Bill de Blasio faces political reality by not running for governor of New York

The former New York City mayor says he is devoting post-mayoral life to fighting inequality in New York state.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Hydrogen: Climate change friend or foe?

New York is looking into how it can harness the energy of the most plentiful element in the universe while sticking to its climate goals.